February 2023 – Page 5

Pete Arnsman’s funeral is Friday at Hopkins church

Pete and Peggy Rose Arnsman in 1980. Longtime Hopkins High School athletic booster Lee Dale "Pete" Arnsman died at home Sunday, Feb. 19. Born July 10, 1936, in Hopkins, he…

Editor February 20, 2023

Features

Wayland Concerts in the Park ’23 lineup determined

The annual “Concerts in the Park” series will be held on four consecutive Friday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Aug. 4. The series of free concerts, sponsored by…

Editor February 20, 2023

Articles

Compensation Commission resurrected by City Council

The Wayland City Council Monday night followed through on former Mayor Burrell Stein’s suggestion late last year that the local Officers’ Compensation Commission be resurrected. Stein told council members last…

Editor February 20, 2023

Sports

Both Martin and Wayland girls draw byes in districts

The season hasn’t been completed until the end of this week, but MHSAA girls’ district basketball pairings have been announced. The districts will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Feb.…

Editor February 19, 2023

Articles

School officials insist bond is for more than just a pool

This month’s edition of the Wayland Union Schools newsletter, "The Green & White," includes a brief description of plans other than building a new swim pool with the $49.7 million…

Editor February 19, 2023

Columns

Delicious homemade salsa can be a healthy side dish

by Kathy Hamman Miller A super easy to make delicious homemade salsa with the healthiest of ingredients is what’s on the menu today. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon…

Editor February 19, 2023

Sports

Hopkins boys capture O-K Silver bowling crown

The Hopkins High School boys' vasrsity bowling team captured the O-K Silver Conference championship at the league tournament Saturday at Westgate Bowl, Comstock Park.

Editor February 19, 2023

Sports

Boys’ district basketball tourney set for March 6-10

The Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season basketball tournament will get under way with district tournament a week after the girls’ competition. The contests will be held Monday, Wednesday and…

Editor February 19, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake Winterfest ends; ‘Idol’ winners announced

The annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration Saturday was blessed with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the 40s, prompting one observer to say it made the outdoor a fun place…

Editor February 19, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: I mixed up a legend with a storyteller

Throughout my career in community journalism, I have often prided myself on my memory, but some recent revelations have provided a serious challenge. I remember writing a feature story for…

Editor February 18, 2023